Free-Space Optical Communications Technology: Global Markets

The global free–space optical communications market was valued at $41.9 million in 2013 and $59.2 million in 2014. This market is expected to reach $501.1 million in 2019, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 53.3% from 2014 through 2019.

This report provides:

An overview of the global market for free-space optical communications technology, defined as technology that uses light in free space (air, outer space, or vacuum) as a medium to transfer data wirelessly for computer networking or telecommunications.

Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013 and 2014, and projections of CAGRs through 2019.

Analyses and breakdowns of the market by application, by type, by components, by end use, and by geography.

Information on current and future trends in the industry as well as information on various competitive technologies.

The free–space optical communications market is segmented into categories as follows:

By region: North America is segmented into U.S., Canada, and Mexico; Europe is segmented into France, Italy, Germany, U.K., Russia, and rest of Commonwealth Independent States (CIS); Asia–Pacific (APAC) is segmented into China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and others; and ROW covers Middle East, Africa, and South America.

In addition to industry and competitive analysis of the free–space optical communications market, this report also includes a patent analysis and a listing of company profiles for key players in the free–space optical communications market.

ANALYST’S CREDENTIALS

Sinha G. Gaurav, research analyst, holds an MBA in finance from ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad (India), and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rajasthan University (India). His primary focus is in the electronics and semiconductor markets, which he helps clients to understand in a concise and intellectual manner. He has four years of experience in the field of market research in electronics, finance, and database designing. His areas of interest include semiconductors, automation, industrial controls, robotics, and nanotechnology. His publications include subjects such as quantum dots, big data, ultracapacitors, home automation, helmet–mounted displays (HMDs), factory automation, and radio frequency (RF) components, among others.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVESREASONS FOR DOING THE STUDYSCOPE OF REPORTINTENDED AUDIENCEINFORMATION SOURCESANALYST'S CREDENTIALSDISCLAIMER

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Chapter 9: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

INFLUENTIAL FACTORSFORECAST COMPONENTSMARKET SHARE ANALYSISPORTER'S FIVE FORCESBARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERSBARGAINING POWER OF BUYERSTHREAT FROM SUBSTITUTESTHREAT FROM NEW ENTRANTSDEGREE OF COMPETITION